Projects

Europe releases over 500 million tonnes of biogenic CO₂ annually, much of which remains unused. Traditional carbon management methods are costly and...

The use of polymers in manufacturing is an essential element of numerous aspects of modern life. They are used to create the high-strength, low-weight...

N atural rubber is essential to global and European industries, including medicine, transportation, and defense. However, approximately 90% of the...

The CIRCLE consortium aims to boost bio-based chemical production in Europe by valorising food waste streams. The project will upgrade the capacity of...

While there have been huge advances in waste recycling over recent decades, there still remains room for improvement; some waste is not used as...

Microalgae hold significant potential for the European bioeconomy. However, challenges remain in their widespread market acceptance, particularly in...

With an 18.6 million-strong workforce and over €2 trillion generated annually, the bioeconomy sector offers an important sustainable growth potential...

Achievement of Europe’s sustainability and climate goals requires a transition from fossil-based to bio-based chemical building blocks. As an abundant...

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), approximately 40% of food crops are lost worldwide each year due to plant pests and diseases...

CUBIC is developing sustainable and circular bio-based materials, including polyamides, pre-pregs and carbon fibres for use in thermoplastic and...

The EU generates almost 140 million tonnes of urban organic waste every year. Around 75 % of this is incinerated or landfilled and has a major...

A recently developed enzyme has the potential to increase biogas yield by 10% or more. However, the current fermentation process does not yield enough...

Dendromass4Europe (D4EU) aims at establishing sustainable, Short-Rotation Coppice (SRC)-based, regional cropping systems for agricultural dendromass...

The building and construction sector, valued IN €14.9 trillion in 2021 , is one of the largest industries worldwide. However, it is also a major...

Cellulose is the most widely-available renewable material on Earth. Using cellulose-derived materials to replace fossil-based plastics in a range of...

The lightweight and excellent mechanical properties of thermoset fibre-reinforced composites (FRCs) make them attractive materials for demanding...

Polyamides (nylon) and polyesters are two of the most widespread families of polymers, with applications spanning from garments, carpets and...

Forests and forestry will play a key role in making a European bio-based economy a reality. By applying modern technology to forestry techniques, the...

ELLIPSE will produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) – natural biodegradable polyesters – using significant, locally available and renewable waste...

Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHP) waste, which includes used nappies for babies and adults, menstrual products, and wipes, among others, are currently...